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FB03 DZV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,404 mi
Last recorded170,404 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DZV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 170,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer heatshield adrift

Fail 31 Oct 2019 170,404 miles

Emissions not tested extremely rich mixture (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer heatshield adrift

Pass 11 Oct 2018 159,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see but looks like getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 138,824 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 138,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 133,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 118,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 81,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 62,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 34,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,869 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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FB03 DZV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB03 DZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB03 DZV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FB03 DZV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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